Stress & Coping Skills
What is Stress?
Bonus: What types of stress are there?
a common feeling we get when we feel under pressure.
Healthy and Unhealthy Stress.
True or False:
Physical Activity is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
True
Physical Activity is not only important for maintaining a physical healthy lifestyle, but also maintaining our mental health as well.
Fun Fact: Physical Activity helps improve brain performance so if you have a big test coming up, try working out beforehand!
True or False:
Good Nutrition doesn't help your body and makes you feel sick.
False
Good Nutrition helps fuel your body.
The foods you eat supply the nutrients your body needs to maintain your brain, muscle, bone, nerves, skin, blood circulation, and immune system.
What is Body image?
A. the way you think about your body.
C. A visual representation of societal beauty standards.
D. A measure of physical attractiveness compared to others.
A. The way you think about your body.
Body image is the way we think about our bodies whether it be negative or positive.
What is Mental Health?
Name 3 causes of stress...
• The death of a loved one • Divorce • Loss of a job • Increase in financial obligations • Getting married/staying single • Being homeless • Chronic illness or injury
What are some activities you can do that will help you maintain a healthy lifestyle? Name at least two.
What is Yoga, Dancing, Running, Pilates, Cycling, walking and hiking?
What is Nutrition?
What is the study of food and how it works in your body?
La nutricion es el estudio de comida y cómo funciona en el cuerpo
True or False:
The media only gives us negative thoughts about our bodies.
False:
While media can represent bodies in a negative way, there is plenty of media out there that shows positive body image and promotes diversity.
Mental Health isn't as important as Physical Health.
False
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health and can contribute to better physical health.
What helps decrease stress?
a) daily exercise
b) vaping (in moderation)
c) vitamin T
What is daily exercise - It’s a proven way to burn off stress, boost your mood, and get more energy. It may be the last thing you feel like doing after a rough day. But it’s one of your best options.
What are some of the benefits of maintaining a healthy life style? Name Three.
What is mind-body connection, Weight management, Stronger muscles and bones, enhanced range of motion, better mental health, improved sleep quality, increased energy level and improved heart health?
How do Physical Activity and Good nutrition connect?
A. Physical activity increases appetite, leading to better nutrient absorption.
B. Good nutrition supports energy levels for physical activity, while physical activity supports maintaining weight and utilizing energy.
C. Physical activity and good nutrition have no direct connection.
B. Good nutrition supports energy levels for physical activity, while physical activity supports maintaining weight and utilizing energy.
This type of media representation showcases diverse body types and promotes acceptance of all shapes and sizes.
What is "body-positive representation"?
True or False:
Your Mental Health journey is unique to you.
True
Everyone's mental health journey is unique to you and no one person will have the same journey.
True or False: Protective factors do not make a difference in how stress affects us in life
What is FALSE - Protective factors are strengths and supports that allow children to succeed even when they are exposed to risk factors.
What are the benefits of Yoga and stretching?
A) Sore muscles, Feeling sick, feeling tired.
B) Improved Posture, Flexibility, Stress relief.
C) Increased appetite, Improved Balance, stronger Muscles.
Yoga helps improve posture, flexibility and reduces stress.
What is a Dietician?
A. A healthcare professional who specializes in the study of exercise and physical fitness.
B. A healthcare professional who specializes in the study of mental health and emotional well-being.
C. A healthcare professional who specializes in the study of nutrition.
C. A healthcare professional who specializes in the study of nutrition.
Dieticians are people who are experts in food and offer support to people who have diet restrictions.
True or False:
The media often promotes this unrealistic standard of beauty, leading to dissatisfaction with one's own appearance.
True
The media purpurates an unrealistic beauty standard which leads to people believing if they do not fit this standard, their body isn't normal or beautiful.
What is brain training?
A. Brain training is a set of exercises and activities aimed at improving cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.
B. Brain training involves surgically altering the brain to enhance its performance and functionality.
C. Brain training refers to the consumption of certain foods and supplements believed to boost brain function.
D. Brain training is a form of hypnotherapy aimed at reprogramming the subconscious mind to enhance mental abilities.
A. Brain training is a set of exercises and activities aimed at improving cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.